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 tootallpaul
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Here's my new (to me) shiny Sultan...

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Now, please can my cold go away so I can go out and ride it...

A couple more garage wall shots here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tootallpaul/sets/72157616177139199/

I'm very very chuffed...

Paul


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 5:35 pm
 zaskar
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Nice bike I give you 200 camels for it.


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 5:38 pm
 ton
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oh, yes, very nice indeed.
what size frame??


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 5:40 pm
 tootallpaul
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Large...

Feels like it fits like a glove.


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 5:47 pm
 coffeeking
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Is that GOLDEN? ace.


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 5:51 pm
 tootallpaul
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It is indeed. Not solid gold though, as it would make it a tad sluggish on the climbs I guess...

:o)


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 5:53 pm
 Lactic
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Turner website says large is for riders 5'11 to 6'1. With a name like tootallpaul you must be taller than that but it still fits you? interesting.....
Have been wondering about a full suss 29er for a while (am 6'4) but hard to know what size to go for, as you can never get test rides of this size/type of bike.

edited for incomprehensible drivel


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 6:04 pm
 ton
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i bought my ventana without a test ride.
a bit of a leap of faith with a £1500 price tag....


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 6:07 pm
 tootallpaul
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6 feet 4 in my socks too...

A buddy of mine also has a sultan, so I knew the fit was good.

The are very long- I also ride an inbred 29er (19.5)and the Sultan has at least an inch on that.

If your ever round this way, drop in and have a look...

P


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 6:09 pm
 matt_outandabout
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oooooh, its very, very nice that.


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 6:31 pm
 lowey
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 6:35 pm
 foureyes
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those tyres look very... optimistic? at least it looks like a Uk wall and associated weather?


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 6:49 pm
 jimmy
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very nice. but your forks ain't hiding those weeds.


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 6:58 pm
 tootallpaul
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Cheers chaps!

Pah. Not my wall, not my weeds.

:o)

Tyres are a tad optimistic- were fitted to the donor bike for the STW London ride and about to be replaced with my trusty nevegals...


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 10:05 pm
 alias
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Hey thats good to see...thats my old bike.....sold to Steve and then to you...hope you enjoy it as much as I did......I saw DW in the States at a price that I couldnt resist so made the jump.....and yes the V2 is a tad better, but then Im bound to say that aint I! Great bikes though.....enjoy


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 10:59 pm
 takisawa2
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Its ginger.
Like me. 🙂


 
Posted : 02/04/2009 11:01 pm
 16stonepig
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The wheels are a funny size...


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 7:33 am
 rOcKeTdOg
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needs gold anodising on the fork stantions for all round bling, looks good though


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 8:23 am
 doof_doof
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The Sultan is one of the very few 29ers that don't look gawky, everything seems balanced and in proportion.
Turners are brilliant, enjoy!


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 8:47 am
 flange
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My neck still hurts from staring at it for so long


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 9:13 am
 bonesetter
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Shiny 'n' Nice!

(sounds like the couple of house cleaners who came round the other day - awfully nice chaps)

Seriously, that bike should carve singletrack with ease - the Rolls Royce of 29r's


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 10:03 am
 jimbobrighton
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Sorry for the slight downer, but I really don't get the fuss about turners. To me, they look quite ordinary really. Faux bar, nicely welded, nice colours, a bit different - but nothing mega exciting. But then i've never ridden one, so I appreciate my opinion doesn't really carry any weight.

Still, much nicer than my bike - hope you enjoy it!


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 10:30 am
 tootallpaul
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Cheers Chaps!

Jim, The nice colours and the good welds do it for me. 🙂 And the ride is pretty special.

And that they are one of the only full suss 29ers around...

P


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 1:30 pm
 ton
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nearly as good as ventanas too 😉


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 1:48 pm
 momo
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Looks so good I didn't even realise that it was a 29'er 😳


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 1:52 pm
 Barney1942
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What a lurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrvely looking bike....this we are liking (lots and lots.....)

Time to "show it some trail"

🙂


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 1:59 pm
 julesf7
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I know it's not very niche, but I have been tempted by the Gary Fisher HiFi Pro 29er since it's a little cheaper at Alpine Bikes these days. Anyone ridden one of these and has a view?

BTW, mmmm, nice Sultan


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 2:22 pm
 bonesetter
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One of the only FS 29r's around?

Niner, Lenz, Astrix, Titus, Ventana, Gary Fisher, Ellsworth, Intense, Salsa, VooDoo, Van Diesel, Specialized, Litespeed, Kona, Haro Mary and there's more


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 7:43 pm
 tootallpaul
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Very true. What I meant by around, is that I have ridden and that are easily available in the UK.

Apart from the Fisher and the Salsa none of the brands above are widely, if at all, available in the UK.


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 8:19 pm
 tootallpaul
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Oh yes- and Niner. They are around.


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 8:21 pm
 tinribz
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Now this is really bling:

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[url= http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RALEIGH-GOLD-CENTENARY-RACING-CYCLE_W0QQitemZ260385678521QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bikes_GL?hash=item260385678521&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 ]We purchased this direct from Raleigh in 1987 and probably still have the original invoice.[b]The cycle is Gold Plated[/b][/url],

Still rather have your's though


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 8:33 pm
 bonesetter
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tootallpaul - Member

Very true. What I meant by around, is that I have ridden and that are easily available in the UK.

Apart from the Fisher and the Salsa none of the brands above are widely, if at all, available in the UK.

I thought that's what you meant - just wanted to tip the balance the other way for the 29r movement 😉


 
Posted : 03/04/2009 8:56 pm
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